Central Ideas and Purpose in The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone

Question 6 • DAEP-English 7 A(20 Day Term)

Which line from the decree on the Rosetta Stone in The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone best supports the idea that Ptolemy was a defender of his country?

Answer

It was resolved by the priests of all the temples in the land to increase greatly the existing honors of King PTOLEMY

he provided that cavalry and infantry forces and ships should be sent out against those who invaded Egypt by sea and by land

and being benevolently disposed toward the gods, has dedicated to the temples revenues in money and grain

and whereas those who were in prison and those who were under accusation for a long time, he has freed of the charges against them

Explanation

The detail that best shows Ptolemy defending his country is that he sent military forces against invaders. Choice B specifically says he provided cavalry, infantry, and ships to fight those who invaded Egypt by sea and by land. The other choices describe honoring the king, giving resources to temples, or freeing people from charges.

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